Sep 6, 2011

Kefta Mkaouara

The moment I bought my tagine I knew this traditional Moroccan dish would be the very first meal I’d cook in it. Kefta Mkaouara is a simple, no-nonsense spicy meatball tagine that is to die for. You’re talking wonderfully seasoned meatballs that are slowly simmered in a sauce made from onion, garlic, tomatoes, spices and (in my case) ras el hanout and harissa. These ingredients combined create a deep, rich…

    Jul 19, 2011

    Summer Steak Sandwich

    Nope, this sandwich is not going to get you any marriage proposals. No 5 carat diamond rings. No serenades, or even professions of love. Nothing of that. Just dirty dishes, a messy kitchen and a lot of happy faces. Did I mention the dirty dishes already? Because your family will devour this and will send you straight back into the kitchen for more. Provided you’re willing to do that, of…

      Apr 6, 2011

      Can I haz Cheeseburger?

      This ain’t your average cheeseburger, that’s for sure. It’s BBQ season! Finally the snow’s gone and it’s time to get your BBQ on! We fired up the pit. I seasoned the burgers, stuffed them with mozzarella and slapped them on the BGE. Grilled a few Roma tomatoes and onion slices while I was at it, mainly to get them as sweet and tasty as possible. I topped the burgers with the…

        Mar 17, 2011

        Cherry Coke & Jalapeño Meatballs

        Well, they’re actually cherry coke & jalapeño glazed meatballs, but that didn’t fit into the excerpt title on my landing page. Shrugs. These are my go to snack meatballs, but don’t let me stop you from having them for dinner. They’re spicy, I won’t lie. They’re not going to make your eyes tear up or pop out of their sockets, but they’ll definitely get a ‘Whoa baby!’ if you do it…

          Nov 16, 2010

          Hachee

          More Dutch food that you won’t find in many restaurants! This here is a typical Dutch winter stew. Kinda like the Dutch version of Boeuf Bourguignon. I think you’d be hard pressed to find a Dutchman who didn’t grow up on hachee in some way. Mainly family recipes. Nowadays it’s near impossible to miss the scent coming from kitchens all over town when walking down the streets of Gouda. My…

            Oct 25, 2010

            Tyler`s Ultimate Lasagna

            The moment I laid eyes on Tyler Florence’ lasagna recipe on Food Network—after I managed to drag my eyes off of his fine-looking ehh, well, everything—I just knew this indeed had the potential of being the ultimate lasagna recipe. Why? Well, the first thing I noticed was his Bolognese sauce: it’s spiked with different vegetables (and fresh herbs) that I was sure would flavor the sauce like no one’s business….